Johnson Controls OpenBlue Platform Shows 155% ROI, Energy Savings in Forrester Study

Johnson Controls released a Forrester Consulting study highlighting the financial and operational benefits of its OpenBlue smart building platform. A composite model of users from various industries showed up to a 155% return on investment over three years.

Key benefits included:

- Up to 10% energy savings
- 67% reduction in chiller maintenance (nearly $1.5M saved)
- 7% rental premiums ($3.2M present value)
- Payback period of 8 months

OpenBlue, now integrated with FM:Systems, uses AI to provide real-time insights and cost-saving recommendations. Customers noted significant savings from insights such as identifying costly off-hours lighting.

The platform’s latest enhancements include generative AI tools, improved user design, and better indoor air quality analytics. Johnson Controls has invested $3 billion in R&D over the past decade and holds over 8,000 active patents.

Johnson Controls International plc (NYSE: JCI), the global leader for smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, announces the following webcast:

What: Johnson Controls Second Quarter Fiscal 2025 Earnings Conference Call

When: Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at 8:30 a.m. ET

How: The conference call for investors can be accessed in the following ways:

Live via webcast at http://investors.johnsoncontrols.com/news-and-events/events-and-presentations Note: A slide presentation will be available that morning for downloading.
Live via telephone (for "listen-only" participants and those who would like to ask a question) by dialing 833-752-4340 (in the United States) or +1-412-652-1230 (outside the United States).

Johnson Controls Reorganizes Business into Three Regional Segments
Cork, Ireland – April 1, 2025 – Johnson Controls International plc (NYSE: JCI) has announced a major organizational restructuring, consolidating its operations from four to three regional reporting segments: Americas, EMEA (Europe, Middle East & Africa), and APAC (Asia-Pacific).

As part of this reorganization:

Lei Schlitz has been appointed Vice President and President, Global Products & Solutions.

The new structure will be reflected in Q3 2025 earnings, ending June 30, 2025.

Recast historical financials will be provided ahead of the company's Q2 earnings presentation.

The new segment leads are:

Nate Manning – Americas

Richard Lek – EMEA

Anu Rathninde – APAC

Additionally, two global functional teams will support these segments:

Products & Solutions – led by Lei Schlitz

Commercial & Field Operations – led by Julie Brandt

The company states this move is aimed at simplifying operations, enhancing customer focus, and aligning with leadership’s resource allocation strategy.

Johnson Controls Appoints New CEO, Approves Key Shareholder Proposals
March 12, 2025 – Johnson Controls International plc announced the appointment of Joakim Weidemanis as its new CEO, succeeding George Oliver following the company’s 2025 Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Cork, Ireland. Oliver will continue as Chairman of the Board until his scheduled retirement on July 31, 2025. The Board also expanded to 13 directors, with Weidemanis appointed as a new director.

At the AGM, shareholders voted on several key proposals:

Election of 12 board members, including Oliver, who was re-elected.
Ratification of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as independent auditors.
Authorization for share buybacks and treasury share reissuance.
Approval of executive compensation in a non-binding vote.
Approval of the Board’s authority to issue shares and waive pre-emption rights.
These developments mark a strategic leadership transition and reinforce Johnson Controls' corporate governance and financial flexibility.

Johnson Controls reported strong fiscal first-quarter 2025 results, with sales rising 4% year-over-year, reaching $5.4 billion. Organic sales grew 10%. The company posted GAAP earnings per share (EPS) of $0.55, while adjusted EPS came in at $0.64. Income from continuing operations was $363 million, with adjusted income from continuing operations totaling $426 million.

The company saw impressive growth in orders, which increased by 16% organically year-over-year. Johnson Controls' Building Solutions backlog also saw an 11% organic increase, reaching $13.2 billion.

CEO George Oliver highlighted the company's progress in simplifying its portfolio and positioning itself as a leading provider of building solutions, resulting in more predictable and consistent performance. Johnson Controls also raised its guidance for fiscal 2025, reflecting confidence in its continued momentum.